Old Kitchen Chopper with Wood Handle and Forged Steel Blade calla lily design sometimes artistic weavings can feel

sometimes artistic weavings can feel a bit too 1970s and/or recent hipster to me

though I love the image and the mystery all the same

and 2 1/4 inches at the base

which is just right

with very light spotting to the surface of the lacquer visible under bright light

Old Kitchen Chopper with Wood Handle and Forged Steel Blade calla lily design sometimes artistic weavings can feelI'm always tempted by these old chopper knives, which have such a terrific form and feel in the hand. Most of the time I resist, but I gave in to this very old one, which I love for the elongated shape of the steel blade and its strait, simple wooden handle. The wood is worn smooth and a little shiny. I imagine it could be sharpened up and used from now until forever, but also great just hung on the wall in the kitchen. 6" x 6 " x 1 1 4".